Jewelry Making/silver leaf

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Expert: orlando cajamarca - 6/18/2009


Question

gold leaf
Hello 
I have learn how to use silver clay  
how can I use it to make a silver leaf with all the little broken  details inside ??
yasmin


Answer
Dear Yasmin,

The picture you sent is of a filigree work not silver clay work but is possible to make it out of silver clay, it will take lots of patience and time,

1. Use around 20g of clay and flatten it to the shape and thickness you are looking for
2. Dry the piece completely with a hot air dryer
3. Fix the shape with medium fine file
4. Polish the surface with sandpaper (or sponge sanding pad)
5. Draw the design on the piece with pencil
6. Carve the design with a craft knife, and fire the piece
7. After firing, apply the stainless steel brush on the piece
8. Create the mirror finish with burnisher or sand blast it to create a finish inside the filigree
9. Finish the piece with polishing cloth and metal polish

It looks complicated but if you are a jeweler or have enough information you can do it.

Hope it helps

Orlando  

orlando cajamarca

Expertise

I will answer any question related to jewelry making

Experience

30 years

Education/Credentials
Degree in Metals, GG, JA Certified Master Jeweler

Awards and Honors
Platinum guild International Design Contest, JA Design Contest.

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